chillikun

8/10

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> A Slow Burn Romance with usual memory-based plot device and K-Drama troupes but with **great lead chemistry + cute secondary couple + comedy** make its watchable PLOT ----- There's no use of mentioning that the idea is far from original, the amnesia trope has been used so many times already and even though I'm totally sick of it, here it wasn't that bothering because it was part of the main concept of the show. The ''thriller'' elements though... they could have done a better job with the plot twist, I just couldn't care less about the stalker. It doesn't make the drama bad, we love kdramas despite seeing a repetition of things over and over again, it's just a bit frustrating to see this otherwise fascinating drama take on a kdrama cliche approach. It felt original in its strong execution, cast and plot but sadly it still got stuck in some of the 'kdrama rules' that this wonderful story could have lived without. CAST ------ The acting was good overall. Moon Ga Young completely owns my heart. She delivered such a subtle and brilliant performance and was perfect as Yeo Ha Jin. This role was made for her.She is an interesting character as we understand her background and personality little by little. She is tall and well-built. Some people may find her personality off-putting at times, but do not let it influence your decision to watch this great show. I'd never thought that a romance between Kim Dong Wook and Moon Ga Young would actually work ; due to 10 years age gap; but it did quite nicely. Kim Dong Wook and Moon Ga Young's age gap wasn't in any way noticeable - for me, at least. It is very obvious that they studied their characters very well and worked hard to make them come alive in their acting. Lee Jung Hoon and Ha Jin were imperfectly perfect for each other and their relationship developed very well. Dong Wook and Ga Young's chemistry was shockingly amazing and more interesting was Ha-Kyung and Il Kwon side cute story. Rest of the cast performed well but nothing to write here as the script didn't give much importance to secondary characters. I couldn't care less of the stalker but I got irritated with Yoo Sung Hyuk and his son Yoo Tae Eun [spoiler] violating the medical ethics and confidentiality. [/spoiler] VERDICT ----------- Slow-burn stories are usually hit or miss for me. But ''Find Me In Your Memory'' is an exception - it was average, not the biggest hit but definitely not a miss. It has a heart-warming main storyline, beautiful romance and soothing atmosphere, but at the same time too many filler scenes and overused tropes. [spoiler] Has this drama used its full potential? Well, no. Does it have some superb, never seen before ending? No again. But at the end of the day I don't regret the time spent watching it and am still helplessly in love with its characters. [/spoiler] Overall, I would recommend Find Me In Your Memory if you're in a mood for a slow-burn romance melodrama. It's not something special, but it's nice. I would even rewatch some scenes with the main leads, I simply loved them together!